Plant Biosecurity Officer Surveillance
Plant Biosecurity Officer Surveillance
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Job Description
Deliver with impact connect to what matters & live your way
- 3year fulltime position 35 hours per week
- Location: Orange NSW
- Salary from $73522 to $141206 superannuation leave loading (Professional Officer Grade 14) commensurate with qualifications skills and experience
- Create impact in your industry using your specialist skills and experience
About Us: Together we are DPIRD
The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.
Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture forestry fishing and mining industries and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils minerals waterways and oceans vegetation and forests.
The department brings together:
- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.
With nearly 5000 employees and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW we are embedded in the regions we serve.
The Opportunity
As a Plant Biosecurity Officer Surveillance youll play a critical role in protecting NSWs environment economy and agricultural industries from exotic plant pests. In this frontline position youll be responsible for managing investigations of suspect exotic plant pest reports from the public and stakeholders. Youll also plan and deliver targeted and general plant biosecurity surveillance across NSW to support early detection confirm area freedom and maintain market access. Working as part of a dedicated team of plant biosecurity professionals your work will contribute directly to the identification management and mitigation of biosecurity risks across the state.
To be successful youll need to have:
- A Degree qualification in Agricultural Science Horticultural Science Science or equivalent.
- Current NSW Driver License
What youll be doing:
Checking out pest reports from across the state
Developing plant biosecurity resources to support engagement with stakeholders
Supporting biosecurity surveillance programs to detect pest threats early
Working with a passionate team of experts in the field
Helping out during pest emergency responses when needed
Why Join Us
We offer a variety of benefits and opportunities that make DPIRD an attractive place to build your career. Youll be part of a team that offers:
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Flexible autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Professional Development
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.
Sounds Interesting
All applications must be submitted online. Attach an uptodate resume (ideally no more than 3 pages) and a cover letter (ideally no more than 1 page) that briefly outlines how you meet the requirements of the role description and why youre our ideal candidate.
Applications Close: Monday 26 May 2025 at 11:55pm
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Louise Rossiter Manager Plant Pest & Disease Surveillance onor
You can also download the Role Description
What to expect next
Once you submit your application youll receive an email confirmation. After the advertisement closes all applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager and selection panel. If shortlisted you may be invited to an interviewthis could be in person over the phone or via video. You may also be asked to complete rolerelated tasks such as a written assessment skills test or psychometric assessment. Reference checks will be conducted for candidates progressing to the final stages.
If you require adjustments in completing your application interviewing completing any pre employment testing require information in an alternative format or otherwise participating in the recruitment process please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.
Please note
The successful applicant may also be required to undergo a police check health assessment and other relevant checks as part of the recruitment process.
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months.
The salary offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate with qualifications skills and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees (Department of Regional NSW) Professional Officers Award and the Professional Officer Progression Criteria (14).
Diversity equity and inclusion are central to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage individuals of all backgrounds including but not limited to; gender age ethnicity race cultural heritage disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application. We strive to ensure that every stage of the recruitment process and overall employee experience is accessible welcoming and free from barriers.
DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.
Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
